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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was gripped by nerves, uncertainty, and a significant amount of fear regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days prior, I marked nine months of residing in London. While that may not appear extensive, it has been sufficient to gather some meaningful perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is renowned not just for its eclectic and lively communities…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, ambiguity, and a considerable amount of fear. I was on the verge of starting my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering MEng program at Imperial College London. As someone who…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. While it might not appear to be a long duration, it has provided me with significant insights. London is an energetic and varied city, not just regarding its population but also concerning…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since my relocation to London—seemingly a brief period, yet ample time to acquire some valuable perspectives on residing in this lively metropolis. London is not only abundant in culture and history; it also presents a diverse array of housing choices and…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a significant amount of fear as I prepared to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering. As a first-year student, the prospect of immersing myself in university life was intimidating—especially for…
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Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Reflections on My Initial Year Studying Materials Science and Engineering Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a substantial amount of fear. I had just embarked on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering MEng…
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